Broccoli and Bacon Mac N Cheese

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 (12-ounce) box whole wheat noodles
• 2 cups broccoli, chopped
• 8 slices turkey bacon, chopped and cooked

      Cheese Sauce

• ¼ cup butter
• ¼ cup whole wheat flour
• 3 cups skim milk
• 2 ½ cups cauliflower, diced
• 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

      Topping

• ¼ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Instructions

• Boil pot of water and cook noodles according to instructions. Steam broccoli until fairly soft, set aside.
• Steam cauliflower for cheese sauce until very soft. In blender, blend cauliflower with 1 cup of milk until smooth.
• Cook bacon in microwave or stove until crispy, set aside. In a large sauce pan or skillet melt butter on medium heat. Add flour and cook for about two minutes, stirring continuously.
• Add cauliflower mixture and remaining milk, continuing to cook on medium-low until thickened. Remove from heat and add cheese. Stir until melted.
• Add noodles and broccoli, stir until combined.
• Transfer to baking dish, top with bacon and additional cheese. Broil 5 minutes.
• Enjoy!

Nutrition Information 

670 Calories, 18 g Fat, 33 g Protein, 11.4 g Fiber,  30% Daily Value Calcium

Recipe adapted from milkmeansmore.org